Number
050372
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
The Chair
Title
Substitute resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of the Comprehensive Home Visiting Grant.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Health Department to apply for, accept and fund the Comprehensive Home Visiting Grant from the State of Wisconsin Division of Health and Family Services in the amount of $1,233,128. The purpose of the grant is to serve 700 in families in need of services related to improving pregnancy outcomes, enhancing family functions, preventing child abuse and neglect and assuring child readiness for school.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the State of Wisconsin Division of Health and Family Services to improve pregnancy outcomes, enhance family functions, prevent child abuse and neglect and assure child readiness for school; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant program from 07/01/05 to 12/31/06 would cost $1,233,128 comprised of $1,218,128 (99%) grantor share and $15,000 (1%) City Share; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that application to the State of Wisconsin Division of Health and Family Services is authorized and the Health Department shall accept this grant without further approval unless the terms of the grant change as indicated in Common Council File 030712 (Grant Ordinance); and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds within the Project/Grant parent of the 2005 Special Revenue Grant and Aid Projects Fund, the following amounts for the program titled Comprehensive Home Visiting Grant:
Project/Grant GR0000500000
Fund 0150
Org 9990
Program 0001
Budget Year 0000
Subclass R999
Account 000600
Project Grantor Share
Amount $1,218,128
2. Create the necessary Special Revenue Fund ...
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